Temps In The 60s Then Snow: Weather Forecast For Coming Days For Crystal Lake, Cary

CRYSTAL LAKE AND CARY, IL — Crystal Lake and Cary-area residents will be able to ditch their winter coats — for a day.

On Friday, a high near 60 degrees is expected. There will also be high wind gusts in the forecast, which will lead to an elevated risk for brush and grass fires to spread, according to the National Weather Service.

The unseasonably mild temperatures will be short-lived as a 20-degree drop is expected as we head into the weekend.

What to Expect this Weekend:

This weekend in McHenry County, expect a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures on the cooler side, especially in the mornings. Saturday will see highs in the mid 30s, with cloudy skies and a 50 percent chance for snow — which is mainly expected in the afternoon. Sunday will be cooler, with highs in the upper-20s and partly sunny skies.

What to Know:

While the weekend isn’t expected to bring major snowstorms, the temperatures will remain chilly and there is a chance for some snow on Saturday afternoon, so bundle up if you plan to head outside. Road conditions could be slick in spots due to overnight freezes, particularly during the morning hours.

Stay safe and check the forecast for any updates.

Details for Crystal Lake, Cary: Weather Forecast Through Tuesday

• Thursday: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 42°F. Winds will be light in the morning, coming from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph, then switching to the southwest in the afternoon. Wind gusts could reach 20 mph.
• Thursday night: Clear skies with a low around 30°F. Winds will shift to the southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph.
• Friday: It’ll be sunny and breezy, with a high near 60°F. Winds will be from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
• Friday Night: Cloud cover will increase, with temperatures dropping to around 27°F. Winds will shift from the west to the north-northwest after midnight, gusting up to 25 mph.
• Saturday: There’s a 50% chance of snow, mainly after noon. Expect cloudy skies and a high near 35°F, with northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph and gusts reaching 15 mph.
• Saturday Night: It’ll be mostly cloudy with a low around 16°F.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29°F.
• Sunday Night: A chance of snow before midnight. Temperatures will dip to around 18°F with mostly cloudy skies.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34°F.
• Monday Night: Clouds persist with a low around 22°F.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 42°F.
• Tuesday Night: Clouds will linger with a low around 26°F.